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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 329.59 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 329.59 and 82.77 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 329.59 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/329.59 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 329.59 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 27,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280.16/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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